Some oncologists suggest that, for certain early cancers not at risk of spreading, the term “cancer” should be avoided.

As trust in medicine declines and vaccine hesitancy spreads, doctors are changing how they talk about lifesaving childhood shots.

Some older Americans have come to depend on virtual consultations with doctors, covered by Medicare. To keep that option in the future, Congress will have to act quickly.

It may be a longstanding practice, but critics say routine weight measurements are driving some patients away from care.

As a doctor, I’ve been on both sides of frustrating health care debacles.

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Many patients are confused about what their surgeons are planning. Here’s how to get the details.

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